NCCT Medical Assistant (NCMA) Practice EXAM 2026-
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Which of the following insurance programs covers active duty military personnel? -
answer>>>TRICARE
Which of the following forms must be signed by the patient and kept on file, allowing
physicians to be paid directly from the insurance carrier? - answer>>>assignment of
benefits
The patient complains of joint pain and swelling. The physician wants to remove
synovial fluid for analysis. The medical assistant should set up for which of the following
procedures? - answer>>>arthrocentesis
Which of the following are the major filing systems used in the health care setting?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.) - answer>>>numeric, alphabetic, subject
The importance of accurate anatomic positioning of leads on a patient when performing
an ECG is to - answer>>>capture true cardiac activity.
The adult patient has a puncture wound on the sole of the right foot due to stepping on
a nail in a construction area. Which of the following immunizations is particularly
important for the medical assistant to ask about while taking the patient's history? -
answer>>>Td = Tetanus booster recommended every 10 years.
The physician has instructed the medical assistant to obtain a patient's temperature.
Before placing the oral thermometer in the patient's mouth, it is important to ensure
the accuracy of the reading by asking the patient if she has - answer>>>recently
ingested hot or cold food or beverages.
The medical assistant schedules a follow-up appointment for a patient following surgical
removal of their uterus. The medical term for this procedure is -
answer>>>Hysterectomy is Hyster- = uterus, ectomy = surgical removal of.
Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the medical
assistant? - answer>>>chemical urinalysis
,The medical assistant preps the median cubital vein for a venipuncture procedure. How
should the medical assistant prep the patient's skin? - answer>>>Use a circular motion,
from the inside out.
A 6-month-old child is at the clinic for their well-child visit and routine vaccines. Which
of the following is the preferred site for an intramuscular injection on this patient? -
answer>>>vastus lateralis
The medical assistant prepares a written prescription for the physician as follows. What
information did the medical assistant leave out? - answer>>>quantity to dispense and
directions for taking the medication
A female patient has come in for an ECG following a mastectomy. ECG electrodes should
be placed - answer>>>as close to the surgery site as possible without touching the site.
While scheduling an appointment, the medical office assistant's computer freezes.
When attempting to restart the program, which of the following should the medical
office assistant do first? - answer>>>Press the Ctrl, Alt and Delete keys.
The medical assistant is completing front office opening tasks prior to the start of the
day. Which of the following indicates the reception area is prepared to receive patients?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.) - answer>>>Magazines are stacked on the side
tables.,
Lights are turned on.,
The path from the entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to ensure proper
monitoring of a patient during a stress test? (Select the three [3] correct answers.) -
answer>>>Instruct the patient to report any symptoms., Measure blood pressure and
heart rate frequently., Observe facial expressions, skin color and perspiration.
A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of the
following types of medication is likely to be prescribed? - answer>>>antiemetic
An adult patient presents with fever, muscular pain, and congestion. Which of the
following is the appropriate response for the medical assistant following the physician's
orders? - answer>>>administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg po
, Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to
refuse treatment are granted according to which of the following? - answer>>>The
Patient's Bill of Rights
Disinfecting an ECG machine and lead wire surfaces with antimicrobial wipes after each
patient use is an example of which of the following? - answer>>>medical asepsis
Which of the following medical office software applications uses an electronic
signature? - answer>>>Electronic Health Records (EHR)
The medical assistant should instruct the patient obtaining a 24 hour urine collection to
- answer>>>discard the first morning sample.
The physician orders a PT/PTT. Which of the following evacuated tubes should the
medical assistant select for collecting the specimen - answer>>>light blue
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take when disposing of a
needle following a venipuncture? - answer>>>Place the needle with safety device
activated immediately in a sharps container.
The physician orders the following blood work to evaluate a patient for sepsis: CBC,
Blood Culture, and BMP. When using the evacuated tube method for venipuncture, in
which of the following orders should the tubes be drawn? - answer>>>blood culture,
red top, lavender top
Which of the following acts involves the termination of a patient from the care of a
physician without reasonable, written notice of withdrawal from the case? -
answer>>>abandonment
A patient notices the symbol above on the door and asks what it means. The medical
assistant should tell the patient the symbol means - answer>>>biohazard material
present.
The mother of a 6-month-old patient arrives at a busy clinic and states the child has a
high fever. The medical assistant measures the patient's temperature and confirms a
temperature of 103°F. Which of the following is an acceptable course of action for the
medical assistant? - answer>>>Assess the remaining vital signs and notify the physician.
2027 LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
Which of the following insurance programs covers active duty military personnel? -
answer>>>TRICARE
Which of the following forms must be signed by the patient and kept on file, allowing
physicians to be paid directly from the insurance carrier? - answer>>>assignment of
benefits
The patient complains of joint pain and swelling. The physician wants to remove
synovial fluid for analysis. The medical assistant should set up for which of the following
procedures? - answer>>>arthrocentesis
Which of the following are the major filing systems used in the health care setting?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.) - answer>>>numeric, alphabetic, subject
The importance of accurate anatomic positioning of leads on a patient when performing
an ECG is to - answer>>>capture true cardiac activity.
The adult patient has a puncture wound on the sole of the right foot due to stepping on
a nail in a construction area. Which of the following immunizations is particularly
important for the medical assistant to ask about while taking the patient's history? -
answer>>>Td = Tetanus booster recommended every 10 years.
The physician has instructed the medical assistant to obtain a patient's temperature.
Before placing the oral thermometer in the patient's mouth, it is important to ensure
the accuracy of the reading by asking the patient if she has - answer>>>recently
ingested hot or cold food or beverages.
The medical assistant schedules a follow-up appointment for a patient following surgical
removal of their uterus. The medical term for this procedure is -
answer>>>Hysterectomy is Hyster- = uterus, ectomy = surgical removal of.
Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the medical
assistant? - answer>>>chemical urinalysis
,The medical assistant preps the median cubital vein for a venipuncture procedure. How
should the medical assistant prep the patient's skin? - answer>>>Use a circular motion,
from the inside out.
A 6-month-old child is at the clinic for their well-child visit and routine vaccines. Which
of the following is the preferred site for an intramuscular injection on this patient? -
answer>>>vastus lateralis
The medical assistant prepares a written prescription for the physician as follows. What
information did the medical assistant leave out? - answer>>>quantity to dispense and
directions for taking the medication
A female patient has come in for an ECG following a mastectomy. ECG electrodes should
be placed - answer>>>as close to the surgery site as possible without touching the site.
While scheduling an appointment, the medical office assistant's computer freezes.
When attempting to restart the program, which of the following should the medical
office assistant do first? - answer>>>Press the Ctrl, Alt and Delete keys.
The medical assistant is completing front office opening tasks prior to the start of the
day. Which of the following indicates the reception area is prepared to receive patients?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.) - answer>>>Magazines are stacked on the side
tables.,
Lights are turned on.,
The path from the entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to ensure proper
monitoring of a patient during a stress test? (Select the three [3] correct answers.) -
answer>>>Instruct the patient to report any symptoms., Measure blood pressure and
heart rate frequently., Observe facial expressions, skin color and perspiration.
A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of the
following types of medication is likely to be prescribed? - answer>>>antiemetic
An adult patient presents with fever, muscular pain, and congestion. Which of the
following is the appropriate response for the medical assistant following the physician's
orders? - answer>>>administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg po
, Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to
refuse treatment are granted according to which of the following? - answer>>>The
Patient's Bill of Rights
Disinfecting an ECG machine and lead wire surfaces with antimicrobial wipes after each
patient use is an example of which of the following? - answer>>>medical asepsis
Which of the following medical office software applications uses an electronic
signature? - answer>>>Electronic Health Records (EHR)
The medical assistant should instruct the patient obtaining a 24 hour urine collection to
- answer>>>discard the first morning sample.
The physician orders a PT/PTT. Which of the following evacuated tubes should the
medical assistant select for collecting the specimen - answer>>>light blue
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take when disposing of a
needle following a venipuncture? - answer>>>Place the needle with safety device
activated immediately in a sharps container.
The physician orders the following blood work to evaluate a patient for sepsis: CBC,
Blood Culture, and BMP. When using the evacuated tube method for venipuncture, in
which of the following orders should the tubes be drawn? - answer>>>blood culture,
red top, lavender top
Which of the following acts involves the termination of a patient from the care of a
physician without reasonable, written notice of withdrawal from the case? -
answer>>>abandonment
A patient notices the symbol above on the door and asks what it means. The medical
assistant should tell the patient the symbol means - answer>>>biohazard material
present.
The mother of a 6-month-old patient arrives at a busy clinic and states the child has a
high fever. The medical assistant measures the patient's temperature and confirms a
temperature of 103°F. Which of the following is an acceptable course of action for the
medical assistant? - answer>>>Assess the remaining vital signs and notify the physician.
